Bloom Where You Are Planted

More random ramblings...

The hardest lesson I've learned of late was that sometimes you aren't called to go, sometimes you're called to help others go. Sometimes you're a part of the process that launches others into the world to spread the gospel. Sometimes God has a different plan in mind than what you had hoped.

And when you realize this, it's easy to be selfish. It's easy to be disappointed. It's easy to be discouraged.

I know because this is me.

God created the universe. He created you, He created me, He created everything. He knows your talents, your weaknesses, everything about you - because He made you. So when God designed the master plan He placed each and every person where He knew they could be used to further His kingdom to the greatest capacity. Why? Because we exist solely for God. We were made to experience His grace and extend His glory.

His plan incorporates our strengths and minimizes our weaknesses. He doesn't ask of you what you cannot endure. When He asks above and beyond what you can do, He provides it, He creates the way, He does it.. if you allow Him.

What I've noticed is that sometimes we jump ahead. We think we see the plan and we want to run and do it ourselves. We forget that the plan's designer wants a daily relationship with us. We forget that He'll provide everything needed to accomplish His plan in perfect timing. We forget that He created the plan, therefore He is the only one who knows the ins and outs, the way to get the plan completed perfectly as He wants it.

We forget.

So, more often that we'd like, we have to be reminded that this is God's plan, not ours. And we have to take a step back and ask God what He wants. It's not easy, and sometimes it hurts.

What I can say is that maybe He's not saying no forever. Maybe He is saying no for now. Maybe there is more for you to do here. He has a greater plan. If you accept the answer and direction He gives and submit to it, He will reveal what He wants of you and I can promise it will be more amazing than what you could have ever dreamed up. 

My advice? (And what I've learned from the amazing mentors God has placed in my own life:)

Bloom where you are planted.

Seek God's face, accept his instruction, obey his direction and flourish where He has you. Every piece of your life is a part of His divine plan. Every place, every person, every experience, everything. It is all in your life for a reason. It is all a part of the journey, your learning experience.

Let go of your plan and link up with God's.